No, Skype is just one of several VOIP applications that let you do video chat.
If you were just interested in video chatting instead of making calls, you can also use programs like Yahoo messenger, Google chat, AOL instant messenger.
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Launch the Logitech QuickCam or Webcam software on your computer. Verify that you see yourself Logitech Webcam software window. Close the software window. Sign in to Skype. Click the "Tools" menu and select "Options." Click "Video Settings," check the "Enable Skype Video" and "Start my video automatically when I am in a call" boxes. Select your Logitech QuickCam from the drop-down list. Your webcam should display video in the window. Click "Audio Settings" if your QuickCam has a built-in microphone and select it from the microphone drop-down list. Check the "Let Skype adjust my audio settings" box in "Audio Settings" so Skype recognizes your microphone. Click "Save" to save the options for your audio and video settings. Skype will close the options menu.

In Audio Settings choose Logitech Mic to be your default microphone (you have it built in your camera)

Check to mark the box "Let Skype adjust my audio settings"

Save

It should work now.

If you experience issues like signing in to your Skype is taking too long, Can't sign in, or you can't see or hear the other person, then you should contact your internet provider for slow connection. Also, you can check your connection using Speed Test online (www.speedtest.net).

Try updating your Graphics display drivers or VGA, these are very crucial on video and if they are not updated could be causing the problem. Also you could try checking for the latest SKYPE version to put you on the edge so you can access even more features and patches to handle problems with previous versions. On the other side make sure they have also updated there softwares both SKYPE and VGA drivers this will enable both you and you colleagues to connect and view others webcam clearly with much more clear displays.

Connect the Logitech Quickcam into the computer's USB port.Install the Logitech Quickcam device driver.Open Skype then click on Tools - Options - Video settings.Select the WEBcam - Logitech Quickcam and you should see your image in front of the WEBcam.You can set options for people to view you etc. Then click SAVE.

You are correct.
For Logitech to work with Skype you need to install the Logitech driver for your model WEBcab. Then you need to configure Skype to use the Logitech WEBcam and microphone.

To test if the Logitech QuickCam is functioning, check the USB cable; make sure it is connected properly. Then click on Start - All Program - Logitech - Logitech QuickCam and see if you can get the camera to capture your image/video.If this works then configure Skype. Sometimes the WEBcam settings drop off and the WEBcam need to be selected again. Open Skype - Tools - Options - Video Settings and select the Logitech QuickCamAlso check the Audio Settings for the Microphone THEN click on Save.Avoid connecting the WEBcam to an USB hub, connect it directly to the computer's USB port.

Yes, I have a Logitech WEBcam (not the same model) and I use Skype.
After you installed Skype then :-To test if the Logitech QuickCam is functioning, check the USB cable; make sure it is connected properly. Then click on Start - All Program - Logitech - Logitech QuickCam and see if you can get the camera to capture your image/video.If this works then the fault is with the Skype configuration. Sometimes the WEBcam settings drop off and the WEBcam need to be selected again. Open Skype - Tools - Options - Video Settings and select the Logitech QuickCamAlso check the Audio Settings for the Microphone THEN click on Save.Avoid connecting the WEBcam to an USB hub.

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I got this of Skype.
We are sorry to hear that you are having problems with Skype video.
Thank you for contacting Skype customer support about your video settings.
If you are using a Logitech webcam, please follow the steps below:
NB! To begin with please close Skype and make sure that you have unplugged the webcamera before installing the installation software that came with it.
1) Go to the control panel and open Add/Remove programs. Then from there uninstall any Logitech webcam software and Logitech webcam drivers from the list shown.
2) Download the latest drivers for your webcam from http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/405/&cl=roeu,en?prodcrid=405
3) Open the webcam installer package by double clicking it.
Now select: Custom installation (advanced) and click next. You are now given a choice whether you would like to install the software and drivers or just the drivers. Please select the second option (Logitech QuickCam drivers) then uncheck 'Enable VoIP Device Management' and click 'Next'. Accept the agreements and on the next page select 'I do not want to activate this Service' (Logitech destkop Messenger). Click 'Next' and the Logitech drivers should be installed. Restart your system and plug in your webcam. Your webcam should now be correctly installed.